About Damon Sage, L.Ac.
Damon Sage, L.Ac.
My practice is about respecting the philosophy of Traditional East Asian Medicine which views a patient’s body, mind, and spirit as unified, each influencing and balancing the other. Unlike conventional medicine that attempts to isolate and separate the disease from the person, Traditional East Asian Medicine emphasizes a holistic approach that treats the whole body.
I believe that acupuncture, along with herbal medicine, Zen shiatsu massage, qigong, and proper nutrition are the keys to wellness. Many of my patients have found these methods of healing to be excellent tools for achieving and maintaining optimum health and in preventing illness. Traditional East Asian Medicine is effective for physical, psychological and emotional conditions, and while I do not purport to be able to heal everything, I do know that I can help direct you toward your path to wellness.
Biography
B.A., University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington
Focus: Comparative Religions & Psychology
Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAcOM)
Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Portland, Oregon
Focus: Traditional East Asian Medicine and Zen Shiatsu Massage
Memberships
American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
www.aaaomonline.org
Arizona Society of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture
www.azsoma.org
Accreditation & Licensing
The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM).
The ACAOM is the national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit Master’s-level programs in the acupuncture and Traditional East Asian Medicine profession. As an independent body, ACAOM accredits first professional Master’s degree and professional Master’s level certificate and diploma programs in acupuncture and first professional Masters degree and professional Master’s level certificate and diploma programs in East Asian medicine with a concentration in both acupuncture and herbal therapies. The Commission fosters excellence in acupuncture and East Asian medicine education by establishing policies and standards that govern the accreditation process for acupuncture and East Asian medicine programs.
In the state of Arizona a Licensed Acupuncturist must complete a 3-4 year Master’s level program in acupuncture and East Asian medicine accredited by the ACAOM and pass the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) national licensing board examination.